Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit

England
List entry 1011824
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed during the later prehistoric period, typical of the numerous burial monuments scattered across the moorland landscape. Such round cairns served as ritual centres and burial places for Bronze Age communities, and this example contributes to the archaeological record of settlement patterns and funerary practices on Bodmin Moor. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains a significant indicator of Bronze Age activity in the region.

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011824. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit?

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011824.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit?

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011824.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.2 km), The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (3.9 km).

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